TB Support Officers (x26)

JOB SPECIFICATION – ACTIVE VACANCY

Job Title:

TB Support Officers (x26)

Job Reference:

GLO_EHL_51

Closing Date:

07 January 2026

Employer:

AQUITY Innovations NPC

Programme:

Global Fund TB Programme

Location:

  • Country: South Africa
  • Province: Mpumalanga
  • District: Ehlanzeni
  • Sub-districts: Bushbuckridge, Thaba Chweu, Nkomazi, City of Mbombela

Employment Type:

Contract Position

Contract End Date: 30 September 2028

Salary:

Market Related (Cost to Company)


Programme & Vacancy Overview

AQUITY Innovations NPC has been appointed by the National Department of Health as one of the Global Fund TB Sub-Recipients (SRs) in South Africa. The programme is implemented in Mpumalanga (Ehlanzeni District) and Eastern Cape (Buffalo City Metro and Amathole Districts).

AQUITY Innovations NPC is seeking to appoint 26 TB Support Officers for deployment in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga.


Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct TB screening and specimen collection among close contacts of TB patients and other high-risk groups at community level
  • Capture daily activities using Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) tools
  • Report daily activities to the supervisor
  • Support TB adherence clubs to improve treatment adherence and retention in care
  • Provide TB patient education and counselling
  • Support Mobile DCXR outreach initiatives to increase TB screening demand
  • Conduct door-to-door community outreach activities
  • Trace individuals, including TB patients, who miss clinic appointments
  • Refer TB-positive individuals and sick household contacts to the nearest clinic


Minimum Qualifications

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Certification as a Community Health Care Worker (advantageous)

Experience Requirements

  • Experience in health promotion and health education
  • Ability to operate a mobile device
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and counselling skills

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

  • Conflict management skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to work effectively within a team

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